ICD-10-CM J45.990 is the diagnosis code for Exercise induced bronchospasm. This code falls under the section "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where J45.990 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, J45.990 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
J45.990 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Exercise induced bronchospasm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J45.990 is J45.99 ("Other asthma"). J45.990 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J45.990 is located in Section J40-J4A — "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use J45.990 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Exercise induced bronchospasm" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Exercise induced bronchospasm is J45.990.
Yes, J45.990 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
J45.990 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J45.990 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.